Staff Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA

Listing for: THE DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERI

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12

Job specializations:

Accounting
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Finance & Banking
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Accounts Receivable/ Collections

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR

Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

Essential Duties/

Job Functions:

Maintain General Ledger - At Minimum to be reviewed weekly

Daily Download of bank Transactions

Request missing receipts on a daily basis once the downloaded transactions are reviewed and updated in QB.

Match and update bank transactions into QB on a daily basis

Enter deposits and expense transactions into QB

Prepare deposit slips for checks received

Prepare and mail letters for Donation Acknowledgements

Prepare Journal Entries for Bi-Weekly payroll

Prepare Gross Salaries on a Monthly-Basis for Unemployment Reporting

Timely preparation of invoices for Group Visits

Prepare invoices for Facility Rentals when needed

Reach out to New Vendors for payment information and W-9

Enter vendor invoices in as needed

Maintain

Place Orders for departments as needed

Update inventory in PQS system for gift shop whenever New Inventory is received

Re-order supplies for Employee coffee station

On a monthly basis confirm all items on Bank Statements are accounted for in QB (Prep work for reconciliations)

Prepare monthly Journal Entries for online gift shop sales and membership purchases

Review financial reports and revenue/expense issues with Departments as needed

Assist in annual audit, including preparation of work papers and schedules

Track and ensure substantiation of restricted donations

Thorough and accurate completion of tasks assigned

Other projects as assigned by the Director of Finance

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